Dr. Barbara Fredrickson eloquently defines awe as an encounter where one is "overwhelmed by greatness." In the picturesque landscapes of Normandy, France, I discovered firsthand the transformative power of awe.
In 2007, I embarked on a memorable jou...
I've been actively practicing deep listening for the past several years to better understand another's perspective. I say "deep listening" because when the topic is related to a core value or a previous "hurt," my initial response is to feel an emoti...
I’ve worn glasses since the third grade. That means I’ve sat in an optometrist’s chair dozens of times, answering the familiar question:
“Which lens is clearer—1 or 2? 2 or 3?”
Each time, I’m amazed by how much sharper things can become—even when I ...
Last week, a district administrator shared a question a teacher asked: "So, how do I integrate SEL? Should I just hug the kids when they are upset? Should I high five them as they walk into the room?"
Over the last fourteen years working as a consul...
